Arrested pastor faces third molestation accusation

Jacob Thibodeaux, now 25, said he wrestled with his conscience for a decade.

But when he learned Cowboy Way Church pastor Dan Haby had been arrested on molestation charges this summer, his conscience won out.

"Having children now really played a big part in why I came forward," Thibodeaux said. "Because I wouldn't want anyone to put my kids in that kind of situation."

Thibodeaux sat down for an interview with News 8's media partner the Star-Telegram. He explained how he met Haby as a junior in high school and began attending services at the Alvarado church. It was at Haby's Fort Worth home that he said the pastor, who he saw as a father figure, molested him.

"He hugged me for a long amount of time and he kissed me on the mouth," said Thibodeaux. "And then he acted like it never happened."

Back in July, Haby was arrested for allegedly fondling a teen boy in 2000 and 2001. It prompted Thibodeaux to go to the police in August. His account led to a second indecency charge. Burleson police looked into a third man's allegation last month which led to the Johnson County District Attorney's office to file more charges.